Nigeria launches cocoa seedling distribution
Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
The initiative is expected to positively impact the agricultural and export sectors of Nigeria by increasing cocoa production and foreign exchange earnings. Compliance with the European Union Deforestation Regulation could also open up premium markets, benefiting farmers and the national economy.
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through its Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has launched a program to distribute one million improved hybrid cocoa seedlings. This initiative, a flagship under President Bola Tinubu's 'Renewed Hope Agenda', aims to revitalize Nigeria's cocoa sector, increase farmers' income, boost export earnings, and create jobs. The Nigeria — Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria developed these high-yielding, disease-resistant, and climate-adaptive seedlings. The program also includes extension support for farmers, expansion of local processing capacity, and the implementation of traceability systems to comply with international standards like the European Union Deforestation Regulation. Permanent Secretary Marcus Olaniyi Ogunbiyi highlighted cocoa's strategic importance to Nigeria's economy.
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